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The Hero of the Lake: A Life of Dr. Robert Laws for Boys

Livingstone, W. P.

(Book #ID 9911)

Published by Hodder and Stoughton Limited, London First edition 1933. 1933.

First edition hard back publisher's original blue cloth covers, gilt stamping, pictorial onlay of a lion attacking a man to upper panel. 8vo 7½" x 5¼" 222 pp. Many black and white photographic illustrations, illustrated chapter headers, single map. Front end paper missing, cloth and covers in Fine condition without any marks or rubbing. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Ship Boy With Columbus

La Monte Meadowcroft [Illustrated by Charles G. Rowlands]

(Book #ID 71776)

Published by Hutchinson's Books For Young People, 11 Stratford Place, London circa 1949. London circa 1949.

Hard back binding in publisher's original nutmeg paper covered boards, black title and author lettering to the spine and the upper panel. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 135 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome full-page illustrations throughout. Lower spine end creased, tape trace and ink name to the front free end paper, foxing to the closed page edges. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition art work dust wrapper with tape traces to the upper and lower spine ends, small chips to the edges and corners, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Flying Armada [The Ace Series]

Lindsay, David T. [Illustrated by Stanley Orton Bradshaw]

(Book #ID 112196)

Published by John Hamilton Ltd., 32 Bloomsbury Street, London 1938. 1938.

Hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered black back. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains frontispiece, 222 + ii pp with 3 period monochrome illustrations throughout. Dusty page edges. Very Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with chips and closed tears to the spine ends and corners, not price clipped, 3s. 6d. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Calling Steven Gale

Leyland, Eric

(Book #ID 1187)

Published by Frederick Muller Ltd., 29 Great James Street, London First Edition 1961. 1961.

First edition hard back. Small marks to light boards. Tiny rubs to edges, Very Good dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Half-term Adventure

Leyland, Eric

(Book #ID 78116)

Published by Thomas Nelson and Sons Ltd., 36 Park Street, London First Thus Edition 1965. London 1965.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original olive green paper covered boards, dark green title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 119 printed pages of text. Age spots and dust marking to the closed page edges, foxing to the end papers. Near Fine clean condition book in near Fine condition price clipped dust wrapper with minimal rubs and closed tears. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Mysterious Airport

Lucas, S. Beresford

(Book #ID 49788)

Published by The Children's Press London and Glasgow circa 1948 edition not stated. London circa 1948.

Hard back binding in publisher's original superb art work colour illustrated paper covered boards, black title, author lettering and colour illustration to the spine, plain single tone and white paper pattern to the lower cover. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 256 printed pages of text with monochrome frontispiece. Spine tips rolled, without any ownership markings and in Very Good sound condition, priced 2/6 in pencil. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Mystery Trail

Leyland, Eric [Frontispiece by E. Spring-Smith] Jacket Illustration by Drake Brookshaw

(Book #ID 74240)

Published by Blackie & Son Ltd., 16/18 William IV Street, Charing Cross, London circa 1958. London circa 1958.

Hard back binding in publisher's original turquoise paper covered boards with burgundy thistle decoration. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 223 printed pages of text with monochrome period art work frontispiece. Light age tanning to the end papers and page edges. Near Fine condition book in Very Good condition period art work dust wrapper with shallow nicks and crease lines to the upper spine end, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Johnny Rides Out

Lloyd, J. Ivester [Illustrated by Stanley Lloyd]

(Book #ID 71339)

Published by The Citadel Press, 3 Henrietta Street, London First Edition 1948. London 1948.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original orange cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine and the upper panel. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 128 printed pages of text with two-tone illustrated frontispiece and monochrome illustrations throughout. A little wear to the edges. Very Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with 20 mm piece of paper missing to the upper spine end and gutter, chips to the corners, not price clipped 6/-. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Ship's Captain; Men of Action Series No. 4

Leyland, Eric [Illustrated by R. Barnard Way]

(Book #ID 62879)

Published by Edmund Ward Ltd., 194-200 Bishopsgate, London First Edition 1958. London 1958.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, scarlet title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 95 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Very Good condition price clipped dust wrapper with small price ticket removed from the top front corner. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. We currently hold in stock 10 other titles by this author. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Mystery Trail

Leyland, Eric [Illustrated by E. Spring-Smith]

(Book #ID 108293)

Published by Blackie & Son Ltd., 50 Old Bailey, London circa 1942. 1942.

Hard back binding in publisher's original apple green cloth covered boards, black lettering. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 223 pp with map, frontispiece and three other full-page single-sided monochrome illustrations on loaded paper. Ink names and date tot he rear paste down and in Good clean condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Best Adventure Stories

Leyland, Eric [Edited by]

(Book #ID 78128)

Published by Burke Publishing Co. Ltd., 55 Britton Street, London Reprinted Edition 1958. London 1958.

Hard back binding in publisher's original crimson paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 255 printed pages of text. Cheap paper browning and light foxing to the closed page edges, ink message to the front free end paper. Near Fine clean condition book in a price clipped dust wrapper with 65 mm piece missing to the top back cover and a strip from the top spine end. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Scoop for Steven Gale

Leyland, Eric

(Book #ID 91107)

Published by Frederick Muller Ltd., 29 Great James Street, London First Edition 1962. 1962.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original burgundy cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 176 printed pages of text with colour frontispiece. Foxing to the text block edges. Very Good condition book in Good condition dust wrapper with age tanning to the paper, especially down the spine, not price clipped 7/6. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. We currently hold in stock 5 other books by this author. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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